Crawford Essentials FA20 DIT Short Block — Better Than OEM

The replacement, done better than stock.

We start with a brand new, genuine Subaru OEM FA20 DIT short block (Part #10103AC480) and swap all the bearings for better bearings. Same factory block, crank, rods, and pistons. Stronger where stock is weak.

This is not a built motor. No forged internals, no power claims beyond stock. If you want power, buy a Crawford built block. If you need your car back, buy this.

• New genuine OEM short block, Part #10103AC480
• All bearings swapped for upgraded bearings, done by Crawford
• $3400.77 — the stock block with its weak point fixed, done by Crawford. Substantially less than a built block.
• Fits: WRX 2015–2021 and Forester XT 2014–2018.
• Do the job once: 2014+ FA20 DIT Short Block Installation Kit.

Turnaround: Standard — the bearing swap is done in-house before it ships. Quick turnaround is the point of Essentials.

Expedited (+$500): Choose Expedited and it ships within one week, as long as the parts are in stock.

Shipping: Motors pay live carrier rates. No free shipping on motors.

Crawford Essentials is our budget-friendly line: replacement parts that are better than OEM. Built for drivers. Not focus groups.

Want it exactly as Subaru built it instead? See the standard OEM FA20 DIT short block.

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